The Matrix Project is an effort to document personal factors that undermine powerful journalists’ claims of objectivity and impartiality. Are factors such as an elite education, establishment connections, personal wealth and interests in rival fields compatible with journalistic integrity? 

This page looks at former Sky News political editor turned Talk TV contributor Kate McCann. For more information on the database click here.

Education

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Kate McCann attended a state comprehensive and graduated from a non-Oxbridge university (source)

Revolving Door

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Kate McCann has no significant experience in either business or politics.

“Establishment” Connections

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Primary

Kate McCann’s partner at university was Sam Parker, the editor who hired her for the student newspaper (source). Parker is currently the lead online editor at GQ Magazine (source)

Salary/Indications of Wealth

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Neither Kate McCann or Talk TV have disclosed her annual salary, however she likely to earn significantly more than the UK national average.

As a point of reference, the Office for National Statistics list the average UK salary for 2021 as £26,193.

Summary

Kate McCann doesn’t meet many of the Matrix criteria. She does, however, have at least one strong personal connection to another leading national journalist.

Learn more about the Matrix Project here.

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